quote:Originally posted by Tom Tee:
Humm..........enough wire to fill a gutter..........Maybe go look again at Ed R's "They said it could not be done" thread on the 2 rail side.
...I like Rich's idea a lot better, but the gutter is hidden by the velcro skirt, and the wire is very accessible. The described layout was two-rail with a very sophisticated electrical command and control system started before the invention of DCC in HO. The control room had an electronic wall displaying the position of every train and every turnout on a 2400 sq. ft. layout. Lots of wire, and many members with very sophisticated computer and electronic backgrounds. The gutter was great, because you could modify a 70' wire by just reaching into the gutter, and locating and servicing that individual wire.
Alex, your layout is exceptional. Thanks for the photos!
Cordially,
Dennis
